US Bridges

RTE I88 over Brooker Hollow RD

Fair

Otsego County, New York · .7 MI NE of E Worcester · Structure no. 000000001070712

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,734
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Brooker Hollow RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Brooker Hollow RD in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 46 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,734 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,446 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesBrooker Hollow RD
Location.7 MI NE of E Worcester
RouteInterstate 88
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62872, -74.66022
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,734 (2018)
Projected traffic4,446 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Brooker Hollow RD built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE I88 over Brooker Hollow RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Brooker Hollow RD carry?

About 3,734 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Brooker Hollow RD?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Brooker Hollow RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.